Acute cholecystitis
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Furqan M M. M.B.B.S[2] Dildar Hussain, MBBS [3]
Synonyms and keywords: Acute calculous cholecystitis; Acute acalculous cholecystitis.
Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Acute cholecystitis from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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